Fourth-quarter rally lifts Vandebilt past Helen Cox

Published: Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 8:00 a.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 12:26 a.m.

HOUMA -- The Vandebilt Catholic Lady Terriers refused to give up in Friday night’s District 8-4A game against Helen Cox.

Trailing by eight points to start the fourth quarter, the Lady Terriers stormed back to take a 51-49 win over Helen Cox. The win allowed Vandebilt (16-6 overall) to improve to 2-0 in district.

“We played with a lot of effort and passion,” Vandebilt coach Kathy Luke said. “We never gave up. Our team’s enthusiasm was tremendous. Even though we only played eight players, everyone on the bench helped us out to the victory.”

Helen Cox (13-8, 0-1) opened the fourth quarter with a 42-34 lead, but it didn’t last long. The Lady Terriers, ranked third in the Class 4A state poll, opened the quarter on an 10-0 run to take the lead. Allison Crosby’s basket gave the Lady Terriers the lead midway in the quarter, and they would not relinquish it.

Vandebilt outscored Helen Cox 17-7 in the fourth quarter.

“They had one big run to start the fourth quarter, and they burned us on some outside shots,” Helen Cox Barbara Weary-Cox said. “We fell to a good team (Friday night), but our players still fought hard.”

Helen Cox took control of the game in the second quarter. After playing to a 13-13 tie, Helen Cox took a 28-25 lead at halftime and increased it to 42-34 after the third quarter.

<p>HOUMA -- The Vandebilt Catholic Lady Terriers refused to give up in Friday night’s District 8-4A game against Helen Cox.</p><p>Trailing by eight points to start the fourth quarter, the Lady Terriers stormed back to take a 51-49 win over Helen Cox. The win allowed Vandebilt (16-6 overall) to improve to 2-0 in district.</p><p>We played with a lot of effort and passion, Vandebilt coach Kathy Luke said. We never gave up. Our team’s enthusiasm was tremendous. Even though we only played eight players, everyone on the bench helped us out to the victory.</p><p>Helen Cox (13-8, 0-1) opened the fourth quarter with a 42-34 lead, but it didn’t last long. The Lady Terriers, ranked third in the Class 4A state poll, opened the quarter on an 10-0 run to take the lead. Allison Crosby’s basket gave the Lady Terriers the lead midway in the quarter, and they would not relinquish it.</p><p>Vandebilt outscored Helen Cox 17-7 in the fourth quarter.</p><p>They had one big run to start the fourth quarter, and they burned us on some outside shots, Helen Cox Barbara Weary-Cox said. We fell to a good team (Friday night), but our players still fought hard.</p><p>Helen Cox took control of the game in the second quarter. After playing to a 13-13 tie, Helen Cox took a 28-25 lead at halftime and increased it to 42-34 after the third quarter.</p><p>Crosby led Vandebilt with 15 points, and Theresa Plaisance added 13 points.</p><p>Ashley Johnson scored 11 points for Helen Cox, and Kuaneshia Baker and Charkiar Fields each finished with 10 points.</p><p>Luke said the Vandebilt fans deserve credit for helping the team pull out the win.</p><p>We have the best student body and faculty in the state, she said. The fans propelled us to victory with their support.</p><p>ELLENDER 67, </p><p>ST. AUGUSTINE 65 (BOYS) </p><p>At New Orleans, the Patriots (14-8) trailed 49-42 after the third quarter, but outscored St. Augustine 25-16 to take the nondistrict win.</p><p>Trevon Lewis led Ellender with 25 points. Jonathan Navy added 13 and Dylan Parfait had 12.</p><p>WEST ST. MARY 49, </p><p>E.D. WHITE CATHOLIC 47 (GIRLS)</p><p>At West St. Mary, the Lady Cardinals led 33-28 entering the fourth quarter but were outscored 21-14 in the District 7-3A loss. </p><p>West St. Mary led 10-8 after the first quarter, but E.D. White (12-8, 1-1) took a 24-21 halftime lead.</p><p>Lauren Bayhi led E.D. White with 14 points, and Kathryn Stock added 13.</p><p>JOHN CURTIS 64, ST. JAMES 61 (BOYS)</p><p>At River Ridge, John Curtis pulled out the win in a tightly-contested District 10-2A game.</p><p>The teams were tied at 9 after the first quarter. St. James (19-8 overall, 4-1 district) took a 27-26 halftime lead, but John Curtis led 47-46 entering the fourth quarter.</p><p>Keaton Harrison and Terrence Green led St. James with 14 points. Marcus Dumas added 13.</p><p>JOHN CURTIS 62, ST. JAMES 58 (GIRLS)</p><p>At River Ridge, St. James kept it close but couldn’t get the District 10-2A win.</p><p>St. James fell to 19-8 overall and 4-1 in district play.</p><p>The Lady Wildcats trailed 21-17 after the first quarter, 34-31 at halftime and 50-44 after the third quarter.</p><p>St. James’ Brandi Jeffery led all scorers with 25, and Markeisha Keller had 17.</p>